Download Richie Hawtin’s New CLOSER Mobile App For iOS And Android
The app, produced in collaboration with Telekom Electronic Beats, lets fans experience Hawtin’s CLOSE COMBINED in an entirely new way.
The app, produced in collaboration with Telekom Electronic Beats, lets fans experience Hawtin’s CLOSE COMBINED in an entirely new way.
We’re giving away five pairs of tickets to what promises to be one of the standout performances from this year’s edition of Amsterdam Dance Event.
‘Close Combined (Glasgow, London, Tokyo – Live)’ is out now.
The English-language interview touches on Hawtin’s history and his new app CLOSE Combined.
In der neuen Folge des Telekom Electronic Beats Podcasts spricht Gesine Kühne vor Publikum mit Richie Hawtin – einem der bekanntesten DJs und Produzenten aller Zeiten. Er teilt seine Erfahrungen aus mehr als 30 Jahren Clubkultur und erzählt vom Wunsch, das Zusammenspiel mit der Crowd kontinuierlich um neue Innovationen zu bereichern. Hawtin blickt darauf zurück, … Continued
The film shows the humble techno producer’s ascension to international performer and innovator.
The limited-space event will be at 7pm on Tuesday, June 4 at Factory in Berlin.
If only all blind dates could go so smoothly.
Go under the hood with Richie Hawtin and learn what makes his CLOSE performances click.
Two seminal artists in peak form at Berlin’s original techno institution.
The special piece of gear will be used in Hawtin’s new generation of CLOSE live shows.
Potential alien life on Luyten’s Star 12 lightyears away may soon hear the cutting-edge electronic music of Holly Herndon, Autechre and Richie Hawtin.
This November the DJ superstar will play at some of your favorite clubs in Germany.
The two friends sit down to discuss their first meeting in 1991, the allure of Ibiza and the enduring legacies of their music.
The Canadian DJ was recently on the BBC.
The techno pioneer stunned Coachella with the debut of CLOSE – Spontaneity & Synchronicity.
The techno DJ was tapped to play the CK after party in NYC.
The techno phenomenon will debut ‘Close — Spontaneity & Synchronicity’ at Coachella later this year.
The Canadian techno legend will return to Detroit to debut a new multi-sensory experience.
…and we are giving away two pairs of tickets to this amazing party!
Could this tech revolutionize royalties?
The techno icon explains how his new mixer bridges the digital and analog worlds.
DJ Tech Tools has the scoop on how to avoid that pesky $3000 stumbling block between you and your very own Richie Hawtin-designed Model 1 DJ mixer. The Hawtin/Rigby-Jones collaboration has had an unreal amount of hype since its official unveiling last week. And while we know you’re probably salivating, we’re going to have to … Continued
After drool-inducing appearances at Superbooth and a handful of other tech shows, Richie Hawtin has finally released a video demo of his new baby: a 100% analog mixer called PLAYdifferently. Built from a two-year collaboration with Andy Rigby-Jones (formerly of Allen & Heath), the PLAYdifferently Model 1 blends traditional mixer design with an array of … Continued
In 1993, Richie Hawtin put out Sheet One under his Plastikman moniker, and nothing has been the same in acid music since. To this day, that album remains a mindfucking classic—and it comes to no surprise that rave nerds everywhere have tried to find out what kind of sorcery caused that peak electronic psyched-out masterpiece. The wait … Continued
In the lead-up to NAMM, Richie Hawtin has been dropping hints about a new instrument he’s launching at the trade show. Apparently, it’ll take the art of DJing and performance to its absolute next level. The product is the result of a collaboration between Hawtin and Andy Rigby-Jones and was developed with Allen & Heath … Continued
Today From My Mind To Yours, released on plus8, finally hit the stores!
Marcel Dettmann, Radio Slave, Loco Dice and more tell us about their favorite tracks from techno legend Richie Hawtin.
Richie Hawtin is going back to where it all began. After dominating the DJ circuit for many years, he grew suspiciously quiet at the start of 2015. Rumor has it that he locked himself in the studio to focus on producing, while toying with some new Roland Aira gear like the TR-8 and TB-3. In … Continued
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Richie Hawtin has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Huddersfield in the UK for his “outstanding contribution to the world of music technology.” The pioneering DJ and producer behind the Plus 8 and M_nus labels has collaborated with music software companies as Native Instruments, Ableton and Subpac and played an instrumental role … Continued
Thanks to our colleagues at Slices we have been enjoying this vintage Richie Hawtin mix from 1989 this morning. Recorded live on the Detroit radio station Power 96 the mix is decidely old skool by today’s standards, but was (obvioulsy) absolutley cutting edge at that time. Tracks from LFO and Bomb The Bass fit next … Continued
Thanks to our colleagues at Slices we have been enjoying this vintage Richie Hawtin mix from 1989 this morning. Recorded live on the Detroit radio station Power 96 the mix is decidely old skool by today’s standards but was (obvioulsy) absoutley cutting edge at the time. Tracks from LFO and Bomb The Bass fit next … Continued
Our EB.tv team recently dug into their crates to unearth some fine material. The Slices special issue Pioneers of Electronic Music Vol. 1, which is now available on Electronic Beats’ youtube channel, gives a deep insight into the work of Richie Hawtin and his development as electronic music producer. Yet the old G4 PowerBooks in … Continued
Slices – Pioneers of Electronic Music Vol. 1: Richie Hawtin
Find out the answer from Richie Hawtin, Stimming, Henrik Schwarz, Tim Exile, Peter Kirn and reps from some of the most respected names in the music technology business.
Richie Hawtin, Laurent Garnier, Ellen Allien and Steffi all feature in our new documentary.
Featuring essential cuts from previous festival highlights like Arca (pictured), Orbital, Aphex Twin, Flying Lotus and Richie Hawtin.
The illustrations accompanied Richie Hawtin’s 1992 classic, ‘Overdrive’.
Tales from Richie Hawtin, Sven Väth and more describe the magic of Ricky V.
EB.TV reflects on 2015 with a playlist of some of its favorite videos of the year, featuring KiNK, Howling, Richie Hawtin, DJ Hell and more.
Richie Hawtin protégé Magda and Poker Flat boss Steve Bug discuss how things have changed since they first met, like the new generation of vinyl purists.
Next on Telekom Electronic Beats TV’s Ask The Producer Series we have Kenny Larkin. As part of the second wave of Detroit techno producers, his musical legacy holds worldwide relevance. Debuting on Richie Hawtin’s Plus 8 imprint in 1990, he then went on to produce his first album, entitled “Azimuth”, for Warp records in 1994, … Continued
We asked innovative companies like Elektron, Arturia, Novation, Erica Synths, Bastl Instruments and Verbos Electronics as well as artists and notable thinkers like Richie Hawtin, Stimming, Henrik Schwarz, Tim Exile and CDM’s Peter Kirn for their thoughts on how we’ll make electronic music in the future, and if there might be something revolutionary on the … Continued
When the first Unit club opened in Hamburg in 1989, it was embraced as an alternative to other places that ran on tighter curfews and were often in less central locations. Unlike Front, the pioneering club that introduced house music to Germany—and arguably continental dance floors—, the first Unit at Talstrasse was right in the … Continued
It’s officially summer, and the 2019 European festival season is already under way. There are a lot of great choices out there, and, as usual, we’ve put together this guide to our essential destinations for the discerning techno festival goer. June 13 – June 16: Telekom Electronic Beats Festival Bucharest Location: Bucharest, Romania Lineup includes: … Continued
On April 6, Time Warp, one of Europe’s biggest indoor events for house and techno will celebrate its 25th anniversary. As we all know, nightlife years are like dog years. They feel longer, the wear-and-tear is more intense and whoever made it this far has definitely made it into rave culture’s storied, but still comparatively … Continued
Tbilisi-born, Berlin native George Nebieridze is no stranger to these pages. Last year, he shared an exclusive collection of photos from the German capital’s nightlife which portrayed snapshots of Richie Hawtin, DJ Stingray, Call Super and a handful of other well-known names from the techno scene. Now he’s back with yet another installation of photography, … Continued
“IFTLOYL” is featured in our list of tracks that defined the Berlin club scene in 2018.
How is technology transforming the craft of DJing? We reached out to key players like Richie Hawtin, Laurent Garnier, Ellen Allien, Steffi and more to find out how tech has changed DJing, as well as what comes next in the special ‘Beyond the Turntable’ feature on Telekom Electronic Beats TV.
The classic mix comes from a set recorded last year at Stereo in Montreal.
The inaugural edition of the Remedy State wellness retreat marks a step forward towards a healthier dance music industry.
Come party with us in a remote Austrian mining town!
The photographer, who is pictured, creates emotive portraits that capture artists like Irakli, DJ Stingray and Call Super among others.
From Lente Kabinet in Amsterdam to EXIT Festival in Serbia, these are the upcoming summer outings not to miss.
‘The Sound of Berlin’ is set for a May 18 release.
The Blitz! residents explain how the club is bringing cutting-edge techno to the Bavarian capital.
From Ken Ishii to Shinichi Atobe, here are 15 of the best Japanese techno albums ever released. Listen to them here.
Two representatives from one of Frankfurt’s most exciting labels walk us through the thought process behind one of their early morning sets.
The Watergate resident shares some vital tricks of the trade in a new interview.
The history of Frankfurt’s infamous techno club in pictures.
The German producer picks 12 tracks that shaped the imprint’s signature sound.
Roman Flügel and Jörn Elling Wuttke tell us how their work kick-started the city’s notorious techno legacy.
From Klipsch sound systems to modified Technics turntables, hear about the DJs using tech to push the sounds of a mix.
This Reddit thread compiles a list of the lesser-known producers and DJs essential for the techno neophyte.
Join us in Skopje on Friday for our Telekom Electronic Beats Macedonia launch party with Âme, DJ Koze, Tijana T, Herzel and more.
We sifted through the massive lineup for Melt! Festival this weekend and compiled the highlights.
These brands, designers and online shops are perfect for everyone into black-on-black.
Fort Romeau tells us what to expect from his headlining set at our Clubnight tonight in Leipzig.
Rediscover one of the most influential Warp Records compilations of all time.
The cult German open-air will take place July 14-16 in Gräfenhainichen.
We count down 20 record labels that have shaped techno for 20 years or more.
Get acquainted with the hardware and software breathing new life into an old art form.
Primavera’s Portuguese sister festival has an incredible line up scheduled for 2017.
The results are in. You’ll never guess who’s #1.
Over the years Telekom Electronic Beats TV has met some of the biggest names in electronic music. Legends, visionaries, old school, new school, you name it. Artists like DJ Hell, Laurent Garnier, Nina Kraviz, Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice, Dixon, Magda and a ton more. Our question is, who will be next to enter this esteemed … Continued
A comprehensive new documentary explains how a Japanese drum machine conquered pop culture.
Reach peak gear geek status with these prints of iconic music machines.
Artists share their thoughts on the history and enduring relevance of the Ibiza institution.
Portishead, The Human League, Jeff Mills and more share some insight into the inspirations Roland has provided over the years.
If you want to impress the true diggers, stay away from these 50 overplayed house and techno tracks, from Mr. Fingers to Moodymann, Four Tet and beyond.
The head of Shanghai’s SVBKVLT record label tells the story of The Shelter, a music venue that fosters the city’s blossoming music scene.
Moby takes a trip down memory lane in a documentary that covers his life in ’90s New York. Moby has been a busy boy. Just in case you need a refresher: He recently opened a vegan restaurant in LA, he’s just published an autobiography (it covers his early years as an artist in New York), … Continued
One of the organizers of Paris’s Weather Festival and Concrete nightclub shares some tips on what to see at the event and where to hang out while you’re in town.
Magnetic Mag has posted a short roundup of some of the efforts to decrease the number of deaths that have happened at EDM concerts in the last year. DanceSafe (pictured above via DanceSafe) and other likeminded groups provide information about common rave drugs and pill-testing kits, while major festival promoters like Insomniac and HARD have increased … Continued
Last month, we reported 😉 😛 that Nina Kraviz’s label трип would feature Aphex Twin track “P-string” on a forthcoming compilation titled When I Was 14. The track first aired during Richard D. James’ second Peel Session in 1995 and wound up on SoundCloud, where Kraviz presumably plucked it from the mass of other unreleased material and secured the rights … Continued
Magda takes you into her studio and shows the set-up and processes she uses to make music in this Telekom Electronic Beats TV Tech Talk. Since moving away from Richie Hawtin’s Minus camp Magda has continued to push the boundaries with her music, and you can get the tips as to how it’s done right … Continued
When fresh Aphex Twin-related infotainment appears on the internet, we usually start our feed posts about it with a tongue-in-cheek comment about SEO paradise and “Richard D. James Does Something” headline jokes. Today we’re feeling a little more meta, so we wrote about how we usually write about that in order to write some extra words … Continued
Watch this short documentary about the Amsterdam Dance Event, with producers Joris Voorn, KiNK, Armin van Buuren, Richie Hawtin, Seth Troxler, Don Diablo, Dave Clarke, Tommie Sunshine and innovators Dave Smith, Matthew Adell, Shailendra Singh, Chris Howe and more. Get behind the scenes with a first-hand view into the process of production, distribution and consumption in … Continued
Unsound is Europe’s premier “adventurous” music festival, but what does it mean for festivals and music when people lose sight of the adventure?
This weekend techno demi-god Ben Klock dropped a much-anticipated Essential mix for BBC Radio 1. While it features plenty of hefty slabs of capital-T Techno from imprints like Mote-Evolver and Peacefrog, the mix has a welcome abundance of classic rave sounds from artists like Cajmere and Plus 8-era Richie Hawtin. From the sounds of the recording the crowd … Continued
The founder of integral distribution network and label Clone Records talks about how Rotterdam developed a relationship to club music.
In the wake of anti-GEMA protests in 2012, the means of collecting and distributing royalties is changing worldwide. How do we fairly compensate artists?
Here are the standout moments from a long weekend at Movement Festival in Detroit.
Ostgut Ton regular Nick Höppner puts a recent set at Berghain under the microscope.
The Innervisions and Dystopian regular explains why he only listens to his own music.
One of Berlin’s favorite DJs speaks about his method and the future of his hometown, Detroit.
Daniel Jones chats with the owner of Darklands, a Berlin-based avant-garde clothing store popular among techno DJs.
We asked Leipzig’s Moon Harbour label to compile a guide to the city’s local music and art scene, and we’re giving away free tickets to our festival there.
In this interview taken from the Spring 2013 issue of Electronic Beats Magazine, the krautrock legend and the electronic avant-gardist discuss their influences, work and the necessity—or not—of iPhones.
In a conversation between EB’s editor-in-chief and The Wire‘s editor, the two respected journalists contemplate Depeche Mode’s new album together.
Today’s Video Premiere comes courtesy of Gary Beck’s latest release for Scottish label Soma. It’s witchy, but not in that sense.
Mutual influence is a funny thing. Especially across generations. Ideas and methods reinterpreted by their originators through the filter of those they’ve inspired can be a source of creative evolution, but it can also be a recipe for (result of?) creative dead ends. Since their last collaboration over thirty years ago on Speak and Spell, … Continued
Experienced festival goers know all about it: Melt! festival, the annual gathering of open air music fans from all over the world at Gräfenhainichen’s ‘city of steel’ Ferropolis. Not only does this three-day-festival (July 13-15, 2012) have a one-of-a-kind location next to abandoned bucket-wheel excavators, stackers, and bucket chain excavators, but it also has a … Continued
Here some gorgeous new sounds by Califonia-raised, NYC-based bedroom musician Peter Segerstrom, with hints of Frisco’s Tycho and our local (Berlin) hero Apparat. Segerstrom has already opened for Matthew Dear, Richie Hawtin, Plaid, John Tejada, and The Field. Under his Portable Sunsets moniker he’s also done studio work with Richard Devine, Venitian Snare, Alva Noto … Continued
Clown & Sunset, the record label of Nicolas Jaar, are preparing a new compilation that does not come on one of the normal vinyl, CD, or digital formats. The compilation, which contains 12 tracks from the likes of Valentin Stip, Pavla & Noura and Jaar himself, is housed in an aluminium box that you connect … Continued
Oh summer festivals! You know we love the festival season and there simply can’t be more fun than working on a festival review, whilst getting ecstatic on the dancefloor. Every summer we look forward to one extraordinary festival which is held close to Berlin, in Gräfenhainichen’s industrial park Ferropolis. It’s the MELT! festival aka the … Continued
Hobo is not quite the name one might expect from a producer signed to Ritchie Hawtin‘s successful M-nus imprint. And then again, it might be quite appropriate, as the Candanian producer now releases his debut album Iron Triangle: since 2008, Joel Boychuk has released just one single and a bunch of tracks – which is … Continued
Nicolas Jarr will be taking part in a five hour live, multi-discipline performance at New York’s MoMA PS1 next month. From Scratch is presented in collaboration with Clown & Sunset Aesthetics, which is the “interdisciplinary culture house” Jarr runs with filmmaker Noah Kraft. The five hour show will see Will Epstein, Sasha Spielberg and Dave … Continued
Mute have started a new electronic music sub-label called Liberation Technologies which will be run by Patrick O’Neill. The first release is by King Felix, aka Lauren Halo, and will be aimed squarely at the dance-floor. Mute have a bulging back catalogue of esoteric dance music (Fad Gadget to Richie Hawtin basically) and look set … Continued
Taking place in November of this year is BerMuDa, which is short for Berlin Music Days – a week long event that takes in over 30 locations with lectures, workshops and exhibitions on electronic music, technology and culture as well as (of course) parties in the evening. The culmination of the event which takes place … Continued
Everybody in Germany agrees: this summer isn’t the summer most people expected it to be. Too much rain, too cloudy and not enough sun. Which doesn’t mean the bad weather has stopped people from going to festivals and open airs, it was just a major turnoff. Fingers crossed then that next weekend will see better … Continued
“We believe in what we’re doing, and we believe that the people will come with us — not always the same people. But we’re on a mission and we’ll find people who feel connected to that mission.” (Richie Hawtin) — M_NUS RECORDS label feature, taken from Slices Issue 3-08.
Co-founder of the promoter team NVC and resident of the clubnight Casino Bangkok, Subotage has been a master of music softwares from an early age. Recently Bulldozer Records, an Italian label, hunted him down and gave him the opportunity to create his first release. Bulldozer Records selected Subotage’s Csikidampresso for their current compilation which was … Continued
See if you can still recognize these artists after they’ve had a few app-based cosmetic changes.
…plus a few you should avoid.
The topics covered include club activism and managing the biggest stars in club culture.
The duo go into punishing electro mode in warm-up for their back-to-back set at Sonar.
Organizers Losoul and S-Max pick the house, techno, and breakbeat tracks that fueled the epic Wiesbaden event.
Hello? Papa Sven speaking…
‘We Call It Techno!’ is now available to stream in full with English subtitles.
The producer and synth aficionado is delivering old-school house and techno sounds that cull from new jazz, UK breaks, IDM and hip-hop.
As if you needed more proof that there was no city like Berlin in the ’90s.
Get down to some of house and techno’s best—and most overlooked—tracks.
After a club banned DJs who use laptops to mix, the internet raged. Here’s a roundup of the think-pieces on the topic that played into this genius PR move.